Contributed by Keystone Treatment Center clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. The mechanics of drug addiction is a complex study that has taken many decades for scientists to crack, and even more information is discovered every year. For many years, people mistakenly believed that substance addiction and dependence mostly stemmed from lack of morals [...]
Contributor: Ryan Moffat, B.S. in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. I have had the unfortunate experience of being involved as a “mandatory reporter” a few times in my life, as I’ve seen kids neglected or abused by a parent (or both parents) due to drug and alcohol abuse. It is [...]
Contributor: Ryan Moffat, B.S. in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. “A good name is better than fine perfume.” - Solomon (Ecclesiastes 7:1) Do you pursue character growth like your life depends on it? Are you living your life in a warfare metaphor or have you, like so many folks, adopted [...]
Contributed by Staff Writer for Addiction Hope and Eating Disorder Hope. Substance use continues to be a public health epidemic internationally. In the United States, approximately 4 million families are affected by addiction [1]. In Canada during any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experience an addiction or mental illness issue [2]. Because trends in [...]
Contributed by Paul Loosemore, MA, PLPC, writer for Addiction Hope. Think of a seesaw. Now label one end "change," and the other "stability." It is helpful to think of creating a supportive home environment for pornography recovery using this analogy. There needs to be change to keep people safe, build trust and enhance recovery. However, you [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.